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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,036.52, 12,054.80 and 2,193.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,036.52, 12,054.80 and 2,193.99 is: 3,290.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,036.52 : 12,054.80 = 2,193.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,036.52/12,054.80 = 2,193.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,036.52x = 12,054.80 × 2,193.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,036.52x = 26,448,099.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,448,099.68/8,036.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,290.99

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